What’s Booming RVA: 804 Music and Free Art
Boomer’s top picks for the week ahead
A date and an area code – 8/04 and (804) unite to celebrate Richmond, with 10 days of music and one day of free art. Plus a celebration of daring women, a free band concert, and comedy. “What’s Booming RVA: 804 Music and Free Art.”
Henrico Community Band Concert
Take your lawn chair or blanket for music under the stars.
July 31, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Walkerton Tavern, Glen Allen.
Gabriel Rutledge
The stand-up comedian serves up bits on parenting and married life, everyday frustrations, and clean-to-moderately-edgy jokes.
Aug. 1 and 2 at Funny Bone, Richmond.
804 Day Festival
Ten Richmond bands and performers celebrate the region on three stages, with no overlapping performances! Plus more than 40 RVA-centric arts and craftsmen, makers, sellers, food and drink vendors, and nonprofits. Part of Richmond Music Week, Aug. 1 to 10 at various venues around Richmond.
FREE. Aug. 2, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., at 17th Street Market, Richmond.
Warriors in Bloom
A celebration of bold figures who defied conventions and changed history. The Renaissance fair-style event features local artisans, performers, live music, food and drink, combat demonstrations, and more.
Aug. 2, noon to 5 p.m., at Agecroft Hall, Richmond.
804 Art Drop
Artists around Richmond will hide works of art and post clues on social media on how to find pieces – finders keepers! Plus an afterparty. Follow the 804 Art Drop on social media for details.
Aug. 4, all day, various places; afterparty, 7 p.m., at Triple Crossing Fulton, Richmond.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
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